A dependent child is a child who fulfills these conditions in connection to an immigration applicant:
In certain cases, if the child is 22 years or older but relies on the applicant for financial support due to physical or mental health reasons, they may also be considered dependent children.
Dependent children are individuals who meet these criteria in connection to an immigration applicant:
1. They are the biological or adopted child of the applicant.
2. They are below 22 years old.
3. They are not married or in a common-law relationship.
In certain circumstances, if the child is 22 years or older but relies on the applicant for financial support due to physical or mental health reasons, they may still be considered dependent children.
Designated Country of Origin (DCO) was a practice where authorities could decline to hold a refugee hearing for an individual based on their country of origin. However, this practice was discontinued in 2019 following a Federal Court ruling that deemed it unconstitutional in the case of Y.Z. v. Canada.
A Designated Learning Institution (DLI) is an educational institution that has received approval from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada). You can apply for a study permit to study in Canada only if you have an admission offer from a DLI.
DR stands for Designated Representative, which is a person authorized to represent a minor or an individual with mental challenges during an immigration hearing or proceeding.
